Has tipping gone too far? 1 in 3 Americans think so

A new survey shows that many Americans have a negative view about tipping culture. Here’s a look where consumers are tipping at in 2024.

Here's what annoys people most about tipping, according to new survey

Tipping in the U.S. has become somewhat of a hot-button issue, according to a new survey. And one practice in particular annoys customers the most.

Philly residents react to Mayor Parker’s promises of better quality of life in green-lit budget

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker gets a preliminary green light on her budget, which calls for investments in quality-of-life issues, including clearing streets of trash, combating illegal dumping and paving roads.

71 percent of Americans waiting on interest rate cuts before hunting for homes: survey

Sixty-seven percent of Americans still dream of owning a home, but 71% said they are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before entering the market, according to a recent BMO Financial survey.

Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness

The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.

King Charles banknotes roll out across UK for 1st time

The first U.K. banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation.

CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't

The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.

The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024

Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.

IRS’ free Direct File program to become permanent, expand to more states

The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.

Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.

Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller

Home prices are now 6.5% above their level this time last year, reaching their ninth all-time high within the past year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.